Roanoke, Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Lori D. Thompson, Member in Charge of the law firm’s Roanoke office, was named to the 2025 Pro Bono Service Honor Roll by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission. This recognition highlights Thompson’s ongoing commitment to providing voluntary legal services to those in need.

Thompson has a long-standing dedication to pro bono work, including providing representation through Blue Ridge Legal Services and leading pro bono initiatives through service on the Access to Justice Pro Bono Committee, the Virginia Bar Association Pro Bono Committee, the Board of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, and the Board of the Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley.

At Spilman, her primary area of practice is litigation, including business litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights. She also guides clients through complex divorce matters, bringing both skill and compassion to her work.

“Providing legal help to those who can’t afford it is a responsibility we all share as members of the legal profession,” Thompson said. “By giving just a little of our time, attorneys can make a meaningful difference for those who truly need support.”

About Virginia Access to Justice Commission
In 2013, the Supreme Court of Virginia established the Virginia Access to Justice Commission to ensure that an entity is actively coordinating and promoting access to justice efforts in the Commonwealth. The Commission focuses on the civil legal needs of Virginia residents, while continually assessing and being responsive to access to justice challenges. For more information, visit https://vaatj.org/.

About Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle is a full-service, super-regional law firm serving local, regional, national, and international businesses. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Roanoke, Virginia; Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and Wheeling, West Virginia; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Jacksonville, Florida.